A journey to Adventure land-River Rafting in Rishikesh
If you are infatuated with adventure, Rishikesh is your ultimate destination. Blessed with untamed rivers originating from Himalayan glaciers, serene jungle with hilltops covered with Oaks, Pines and Rhododendrons, Rishikesh is a perfect adventure packed holiday destination. If you are a water sports fan, there is no other place to chase your passion other than River Rafting in Rishikesh.
It is a thrill for learners and those who are already addicted to this adventure sport, Rishikesh will quench your thirst for rafting expeditions. River Rafting in Rishikesh is one of the main attractions of thousands of tourists visiting this place every year.
Apart from the monsoon season, the ideal time for the adventure lovers to visit this land is during September to November and March to May. The snow melting from Himalayas feed the rivers incessantly to provide the optimum water current required for river rafters. The rafting stretches of Rishikesh include can be divided into four major grades – Basic, Standard, Moderate, and Advanced. There are 13 exciting river rapids and strikingly the higher the grade of the rapid the riskier the sport becomes.
River Rafting in Rishikesh is best when the volume of water is high. Whether you are a learner or an expert in this field, you are sure to find something suiting your talent.
First the basic stretch starts from Brahmapuri which is 9 km upstream of Rishikesh. Here you find mild rapids and takes around 2 hours from Brahmapuri to Rishikesh. New Beginners, Children and those looking for riskless adventure will enjoy this stretch.
Secondly the standard stretch starts from Shivpuri, 16 km upstream of Rishikesh with some famous rapids like Roller Coaster and Golf Course. This stretch takes around 3 hours and is ideal for first time adventure lovers.
The third stretch or the moderated stretch that takes around 4 hours is 25 kms upstream of Rishikesh. Here the rapids are steep and ideal for experienced river rafters.
The final stretch or the advanced stretch starts 36 kms upstream from Rishikesh at a place named Kaudilya. This part has the best rapids of the river Ganges and most of the rafts get tossed in this stretch. Only excellent swimmers and professional rafters are eligible to river raft in this stretch.
In short, the Rafting Capital of India is a place of delight to the adventures lovers. So if you are in Rishikesh, hold your helmet, get into the raft and drop yourself to the forces of nature. Trust me; you will never have so much of fun fearing for life.
River Rafting in Rishikesh is ideal both for amateurs and experienced ones but the most important thing is to find out the best deal available before leaving. Many tour operators offer river rafting packages for family, individuals and groups, only the cost varies from time to time. You can find many best deals on tours packages of various tour operators by logging into their websites.
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